The Hill Articles: February 20, 2022

February 20
US tells UN Russia has list of Ukrainians ‘to be killed or sent to camps:’ report Latest satellite images show shift in Russian military activity near Ukraine Elon Musk shuts down Warren claim that he doesn’t pay taxes Biden agrees to meet with Putin ‘in principle’ if Russia does not invade Ukraine Leak shows Credit Suisse held funds for heads of state, human rights abusers Thousands in Morocco protest high fuel prices, soaring inflation Republicans scramble to halt Greitens in Missouri GOP state lawmaker sues Illinois House Speaker over chamber mask mandate Launch your private label business with this four-course bundle for only $19.99 Bernie Madoff’s sister, husband found dead of apparent murder-suicide Biden administration to delay oil and gas leasing amid legal appeal Justin Bieber postpones show after COVID-19 diagnosis Kremlin order of Ukraine invasion to proceed prompted Biden warning: reports UK’s Johnson: Putin may be thinking ‘illogically’ about Ukraine Outlawyered: How Starbucks is trying to stop its workers choosing unions Australia reopening borders to tourists on Monday Save nearly 50% on this Portable HD Mini Projector Polis on anti-LGBTQ laws: ‘Words matter. Laws matter’ Pandemic restrictions may be tightened amid surge in cases in Hong Kong Abbott tops O’Rourke by 7 points in new Texas poll Kremlin says repeated predictions of Ukraine invasion may have ‘detrimental consequences’ Mace: I’m going to win without Trump Biden’s self-defeating defeatism on Ukraine Extension of military drills ramps up concerns of Russian invasion Mexico knocks Cruz after criticism Finland president says world now in ‘colder situation’ than during Cold War South Korea’s presidential election won’t change its foreign policy San Francisco mayor says ‘we failed our children’ after ouster of school board members US has intel that Russian troops have orders to invade Ukraine: report Biden has been revolutionary on judicial diversity — states should learn from him Former ambassador: ‘Ukraine has a gun to its head’ ‘Murderville’ hosts say that systemic bias has lead to wrongful convictions Black women’s groups marshal to defend and celebrate Biden court pick Russian ambassador denies accusations of invasion plans, says Moscow is committed to diplomacy Tension and trade-offs between protecting biodiversity and avoiding climate change Sunday shows – Ukraine crisis dominates NATO chief: ‘Russia is preparing for an invasion of Ukraine’ Blinken: Putin is ‘moving forward’ with plan to invade Ukraine Walter Dellinger: A scholar and a mensch US ambassador says it would be ‘disastrous’ for Russia to invade Ukraine When will SpaceX’s Starship fly to space? Pentagon chief: ‘You could see a significant amount of combat power move very quickly to take Kyiv’ Ukraine says it’s time for West to act on sanctions against Russia Blinken defends not placing more sanctions on Russia ahead of possible Ukraine invasion America needs a talent strategy that includes the heartland Cruz: ‘Joe Biden becoming president is the best thing that ever happened, tragically, for Vladimir Putin’ Media embrace of Stacey Abrams is a preview of 2022, 2024 election coverage Blinken: Extended military exercises with Russia, Belarus raise concerns of Russian invasion Russia has ‘diplomatic options left on the table,’ Kirby says Judge in Trump conspiracy case links Jan. 6 to history of racist violence The risks and implications of China and Russia’s unholy alliance UK government set to end legal restrictions implemented to curb COVID-19 spread Russian diplomat: ‘We don’t trust the US and British intelligence’ Race to the bottom in the ‘Sunshine State’ Harris: ‘We are talking about the real possibility of war in Europe’ All eyes on Trump as Timken gains momentum in Ohio The Space National Guard already exists — Congress should recognize it Russia, Belarus extending military exercises John Bolton: Putin has ‘incentive’ to drag out Ukraine crisis On The Trail: Arkansas case poses new threat to Voting Rights Act Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms Beijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment Shelling in east Ukraine, Russia nuclear drill raise tension Progressives blast judiciary over Biden climate agenda Crises keep travel-hungry Biden close to White House